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FL S1072
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
- Creates the Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to award annual grants to law enforcement agencies for processing and testing DNA samples through private laboratories
- Defines eligible private labs as those accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards and FBI quality assurance standards, or any laboratory deemed appropriate by the department
- Grants may be used when required DNA technology is not readily available at local or state labs, or when an agency determines that expedited processing best serves justice
- Each grant recipient must report to the FDLE executive director within one year of receiving funding, detailing the amount received, number of cases tested, type of DNA testing and lab used, test results, and average identification time
- Effective date is July 1, 2025; the department is required to adopt rules for implementation and allocation of grant funds
Legislative Description
Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 847 (Ch. 2025-141)
4/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy4/11/2025
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice4/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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